Instant Pot Applesauce (Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo, No Added Sugar)

All made under 10 minutes of cook time, Instant Pot Applesauce is a great dessert top up that is kids’ all time favourite. Pepped up with a pinch of cinnamon and lemon juice, this applesauce recipe is perfect to start your instant pot cooking! Here is how to make Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe.

Mostly, one of the easiest yet very soothing recipe that I have ever tried this season has to be this chunky applesauce. This homemade applesauce is decadent and texture-y. And unbeatable. Yes, the ready-made ones are easy to pick from the aisle. But, guys, trust me, it is pure joy to blend the apples together at home and see this little chunky, fresh sauce getting made right in front of your eyes!

I, in particular, loved relishing this sauce during my Iceland trip. Though it gets served with Mac and Cheese many times, I loved slurping it as it is. Because so much freshness and fruit in one morsel, heavens!

In order to make this simple sauce at home, it is important that you choose the right kind of apples. Because their taste, texture is of utmost importance. That’s why I picked up granny smith and honey crisp apples because they are the best and give different taste palette to the sauce.

Especially relevant is to mention that I have not added any extra sugar to this sauce. Hence, you can savour it without any worries. Although, I have used instant pot to make it but you can surely make Pressure Cooker Applesauce or even a slow cooker version of this.

This Instant Pot Applesauce is

• Gluten Free
• Vegan
• Paleo
• No Added Sugar
• 3 ingredients
• One Pot

Tips for making a great Applesauce at home:

• Do add a cup of water while making this sauce so that you get the desired consistency and the sauce doesn’t turn all chunky.
• In order to get a thick and chunky applesauce, use chopped apples but do not peel them.
• I have not added salt to it but if you like then you may add a pinch of it to give a twist to its taste.
• If your apples are not sweet enough, add a little bit of sugar to the sauce for added flavour.
• If you like your applesauce super smooth, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it is smooth.

Enjoy this slurp up as a dessert or pair it up with a savoury dish on a lazy weekend brunch. Chances are high that you shall rave about it to everyone later. Leaving you with its recipe. Bon appetit!

Got Instant Pot? Do try these dishes: Instant Pot Sweet Potato, Instant Pot Taco Soup, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Oatmeal

Which apples to use for Applesauce?

After many trials, I have found that using a mix of apples works best to make a great applesauce. Some apples have a distinct sweetness to them and some are tart and a mix of all the different flavours together makes a very complex and superior applesauce with minimal effort.

In this recipe, I have used Granny Smith which are slightly tart and Honey Crisps which are very sweet. You can also use Fuji and Golden apples along with these two for a more mature flavour.

How to make Applesauce over stove top?

To make applesauce over stove top, add the ingredients in a pot and cover and cook until apples are softened. Mash using a potato masher if you want a chunky sauce or use an immersion blend to blend it until smooth.

How to use Applesauce?

• I like to eat this applesauce just on it’s own as a snack.
• You can top your yogurt with some applesauce, granola and fruits and make your own yogurt bowl.
• Top oatmeal with applesauce for a lovely taste and texture in each bite.
• Use this sauce in your baking. I have heard it’s a great alternative for eggs.
• Mix it with BBQ sauce and make grilled chicken, shrimps or beef with the marinade.

How to make Applesauce in Instant Pot Step by Step

Add the chopped apples in the Instant pot.

Add water, lemon juice and ground cinnamon and close the lid of the Instant Pot.

Press PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer for 8 minutes.

Once the timer is off, let the Instant pot rest for 5 minutes and then release the pressure manually.

Open the lid of the Instant pot. Mash the apples using a potato masher.

Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe

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Instant Pot Applesauce

All made under 10 minutes of cook time, Instant Pot Applesauce is a great dessert top up that is kids' all time favourite. Pepped up with a pinch of cinnamon and lemon juice, this applesauce recipe.

Course Basic

Cuisine Continental

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 95 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 2 Granny Smith Apples Peeled, cored and chopped
• 4 Honey Crisp Apples Peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Add the chopped apples in the Instant pot.

2. Add water, lemon juice and ground cinnamon and close the lid of the Instant Pot.

3. Press PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer for 8 minutes.

4. Once the timer is off, let the Instant pot rest for 5 minutes and then release the pressure manually.

5. Open the lid of the Instant pot.

6. Mash the apples using a potato masher.

7. You can also blend the sauce in a blender if you like it smooth.

8. You can add little bit of brown sugar if you feel the sauce is not sweet enough.

9. Transfer the sauce in a glass jar and refrigerate for 7-10 days.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Applesauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95

% Daily Value*

Sodium 3mg 0%

Potassium 194mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 25g 8%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 18g

Vitamin A 2%

Vitamin C 11.3%

Calcium 1.3%

Iron 1.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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